by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Aurora ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at Aurora was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
| Best Special Education Schools | 170 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Aurora University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 67% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in special ed from Aurora. This makes it the #110 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Aurora paid an average of $450 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,000 | $28,000 |
| Fees | $220 | $220 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,240 | $13,240 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,204 | $3,204 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of special ed bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Aurora special ed bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Aurora Online Learning page.
Special Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from Aurora make a median salary of $56,992 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all special ed graduates with a master's is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a master's degree in special ed from Aurora. About 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Aurora are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at Aurora University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 101 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 93 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 76 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 19 |
| Instructional Media Design | 13 |